Modern Apartments in Wuhan

• Zhongshang Supermarket (5 minutes by foot)
• Walmart (5 minutes by car)
• Wanda Shopping Mall (5 minutes by car)
• Wuhan Plaza (30 minutes by car)
• Union Hospital Western (10 minutes by car)
• Jianhan University (5 minutes by foot)
• Yangtze River International School (5 minutes by foot)
• Business Building - Novo Centre (10 minutes by foot)
• Wuhan Sports Centre (10 minutes by car)

• Taihebai Residence bus-stop: 100 metres from the property.
• Complimentary scheduled shuttle bus service to Zhuankou area (weekdays only).

• Hankou Railway Station: 20km, 40 minutes by taxi, RMB 50 one-way.
• Wuchang Railway Station: 26km, 30 minutes by taxi, RMB 60 one-way.
• Wuhan Railway Station: 50km, 60 minutes by taxi, RMB 110 one-way.
• Wuhan Tianhe International Airport: 49km, 50 minutes by taxi, RMB 180 one-way.

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province, China. With more than 10 million people, it is the most populous city in Central China. Known as the “Chicago of China”, Wuhan has long been a political, economic, financial, cultural, educational and transportation hub of the region.

With emerging national development zones and scientific and technological development parks, Wuhan is home to some 2,000 research institutions and technology enterprises. The nightlife is buoyant with options abound. Whether it is for the historical landmarks, famous Hubei cuisine or local festivities, travellers of Wuhan will love to immerse in the magnificent nature that inspired ancient poets.

Climate

Wuhan has a humid subtropical monsoon climate zone with four seasons in a year.  The lowest average temperature is in January at 3.0 ℃; the highest, in July at 38.3 ℃.  Summer can be as long as 90 days.  

Language

The Wuhan dialect is southwest mandarin.

Time Difference

GMT +8 hours

Visa

Travellers to China, except those with Chinese passport, need to apply for a visa unless you are exempted.  Visit Chinese Visa Application Centre Website, URL: http://www.visaforchina.org/ for information on tourist visas, working holidays, business visits, students, immigration, Electronic Travel Authority (ETAs), visas and other useful contacts.

Currency

The unit currency is Renminbi (RMB), which comes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. Credit cards are widely accepted at larger establishments.

Goods and Services Tax

The standard rate of VAT in China is 17%. Some products enjoy a lower rate of 13% and this applies to books and edible oils.

Gratuity

Throughout China, tipping is not customary. Porters and staff at larger hotels can be offered a gratuity for good service, but it is purely discretionary.

Business Hours

Banks and government offices:

Mondays to Saturdays, 08:30 to 17:30 hours (for retail)
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 16:00 hours (for business)

Offices (including Post Offices):
Mondays to Fridays, 08:30 - 9:00 to 18:00 – 18:30 hours

Shops and department stores, may vary but mostly:
Mondays to Sundays: 08:30 to 21:30 hours, including public holidays.

Others
Hospitals and first-aid centres, 24 hours.
Hotels, 24 hours.
Restaurants and bars, open till 22:00 hours or late in the night.

Telephone Network

Country dealing code: +86
Wuhan Area Code: 27
Emergency Numbers:

• Police 110
• Ambulance 120
• Fire Brigade 119

Cellular Network

The three biggest mobile telephone providers are China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, using TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and CDMA2000 networks.

Health

It is advisable to seek medical advice about vaccinations/inoculations from your family doctor before traveling.

Electricity

Voltage is 220V AC.

Public Holidays

New Year's Day, Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping or Qingming Festival, Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day.